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The town is named after Eucalyptus pilularis, commonly known as blackbutt, a common tree of the family Myrtaceae native to south-eastern Australia which is one of Australia's most important hardwoods.
Blackbutt is an attractive small town surrounded by native forests. Situated on the D'Aguilar Highway, at the southern entrance to the South Burnett.
Blackbutt, a charming town with a rich history, was named after the dark-barked eucalyptus trees that were abundant in the area and extensively logged and milled in the early 20th century. It earned the reputation of being the region's timber town due to its significant role in the timber industry.
The Blackbutt range – one of nature’s stunning creations – begins the journey into the inland beauty known as Blackbutt. Tradition has it that in years gone by, the top of the range was a favourite dwelling for the Aboriginal tribes that roamed the area.
Often referred to as the ‘Timber town’, Blackbutt is the common name for the Eucalyptus Piluralis tree, native to the area. Surrounded by native forests, Blackbutt has a strong agricultural history and is abundant with crops of avocados, olives and macadamia farms showcased each year with the…
Find all of the Benarkin history storyboards, have a picnic at Emu Creek, try an award winning Blackbutt pie, discover some beautiful artwork at the gallery and loose yourself in history at the Roy Emerson Museum.
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Blackbutt is one of the two principal towns of Nanango Shire (the other is Nanango) and has a population of around 1,200 residents. Blackbutt has its own hotel, motel and caravan park, B&B's, cafes, convenience and food stores, medical facilities, a golf club, RSL, art gallery and petrol outlets.
